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Rural hospitals built during baby boom now face baby bust
OSKALOOSA, Iowa — Rural regions like the one surrounding this southern Iowa town used to have a lot more babies, and many more places to give birth to them. At least 41 Iowa hospitals have shuttered their labor and delivery units since 2000. Those facilities, representing about a third of all Iowa hospitals, are located mostly in rural areas where birth numbers have plummeted. In some Iowa counties, annual numbers of births have fallen by three-quarters since the height of the baby boom in the 1950s and ’60s, when many rural hospitals were built or expanded, state and federal records show.
IC City Council splits vote on license plate recognition ordinance
Iowa City City Councilors are divided on an ordinance that would allow new license plate recognition cameras in three city-owned parking ramps and city-owned traffic cameras to skirt restrictions on their use in city code. The ordinance was approved for a first reading in a 4-3 vote on Tuesday night,...
Prairie, Ed-Co, each pull road upsets and punch tickets to the state softball tournament
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Two by two runs in the top of the seventh inning, Riley Redig gave Prairie the swing they desperately needed, a home run mash into left field, to put the Hawks up for good. Prairie’s 3-2 win over Kennedy sent the Hawks to state for...
Database reveals state of Iowa's highest-paid employees
This article has been edited to correct the fiscal year the salaries database covers. If you're familiar with previous lists of the highest-paid state employees in Iowa, the names at the top of the latest list should come as no surprise — but can you guess how much they were paid in the previous...
Storm sent debris flying into traffic in Iowa: Video
WINDSOR HEIGHTS, Iowa (FOX 9) - A storm sent debris flying into traffic in Windsor Heights, Iowa, on Monday as a tornado moved through the region. Kevin Grimes captured video on his dashcam of the scene while he drove through the storm. Footage of the chaos shows downed trees, damaged street signs, power flashes and captured the sound of tornado sirens.
Reece Cochran powers Clear Creek Amana baseball to 3A substate finals with win over Solon
Every time Clear Creek Amana pitcher Reece Cochran takes the mound, it gives the Clippers the confidence needed to compete against the best teams in the state. Known for his calm demeanor, Cochran plays a fearless game, and his play showed that during a 6-2 win over Solon in the Class 3A substate semifinals on Tuesday.
Powerful thunderstorms bring winds of 100+ MPH to northeast Iowa
Severe storms moved across Iowa late Monday afternoon and early evening, bringing large hail, high winds and at least one tornado. The New Vienna/Luxemburg Fire Department reported a wind gust of 102 miles an hour, with several reports of damage to structures, trees and vehicles. Delaware County Emergency Management Coordinator...
See 'Golden Bachelor' and Iowan Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist on 'Celebrity Family Feud'
The “Golden Bachelor” and Iowan Gerry Turner will be back in the spotlight with an appearance on “Celebrity Family Feud.” He’ll be joined by ex-wife Theresa Nist, but the two are not reuniting for the popular game show hosted by Steve Harvey. The duo recorded the show during their marriage, which came to...
Prairie rallies late, upsetting #7 Kennedy in Regional championship
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Down to its final out in the Regional finals, Prairie junior Riley Redig clubbed a 3-run home run, to give the P-Hawks a 3-2 lead that they wouldn't give up. Prairie advances to the 5A State tournament for only the third time in school history....
Investigators did not violate rights in college gambling probe, state says in filing
Attorneys for the state have filed to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the investigation that roiled Iowa collegiate athletic programs and resulted in multiple criminal charges. More than 20 people, mostly student athletes at the University of Iowa and Iowa State University, were accused last year of underage gambling and identity theft, the latter for allegedly using other peoples' online gambling accounts to place wagers on athletic events. Nineteen pleaded guilty and were fined $645 for underage gambling, while six more had their charges dismissed.
Cedar Rapids Collecting Tree Debris
(Cedar Rapids, IA) -- The city of Cedar Rapids is collecting tree debris following Monday's derecho. Debris will be collected in the NE and NW quadrants the week of July 29. The last day we will collect debris will be on Friday, August 2. For logs and large branches, the...
Escucha Mi Voz members talk on affordable housing at Iowa City Council meeting
IOWA CITY, Iowa — Members of the nonprofit group Escucha Mi Voz spoke up on the need for affordable housing at Tuesday night's Iowa City Council meeting. They alleged that property owners have come from out of town, bought rental properties, then overcharged for rent. Members said doing this impacts Iowa City's immigrant community the most.
Solon comes back against CPU; advances to State with sub-.500 record
SOLON, Iowa — The Solon softball team continues its unlikely run in the postseason, beating Center Point-Urbana 4-3 on Tuesday night. The win sends Solon to the 3A State tournament for the first time since 2016. They will be the 8-seed, and will face #1 Benton in the first round.
Fran McCaffery’s Insights on Iowa Basketball 2024 Workouts & Roster Upgrades
The Iowa Hawkeyes are gearing up for the 2024-25 men's college basketball season with a strong returning lineup, including standout players like senior forward Payton Sandfort and sophomore forward Owen Freeman. Payton Sandfort averaged 16.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game last season. Owen Freeman, the Big Ten...
Shooting near Iowa City hookah bar forces dozens to evacuate
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KGAN) — An Iowa City man is facing multiple charges after police say he shot at a victim near an occupied hookah bar. Court documents show the shooting happened at around 1:30 a.m. along Burlington and Van Buren Streets on Sunday, July 7. Thomas Clay, 26...
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